Bhoota Kola (Bhuta Kola) : The Sacred Spirit Worship of Tulu Nadu Bhoota Kola is one of the most enigmatic and ancient ritualistic traditions of southern India, rooted deeply in the cultural and spiritual fabric…
The Colonial Legacy of Doubting Bhagwan Ram’s Historical Existence The question of whether Bhagwan Ram was a historical figure or a mythological creation has long been debated in India, and the very nature of this…
The demand for proportionate reservation—where caste, religion, or community groups receive seats in education, jobs, and politics strictly based on their share of the population—has become increasingly vocal in India’s socio-political discourse. At first glance,…
The Great Male Bottleneck in Ancient India: A Genetic Clue to the Mahabharata War? Modern science, particularly genetics, is revealing extraordinary truths about the deep past of human civilizations—truths that often challenge or validate long-held…
Ramayana is Itihaas, Not Myth: Reclaiming the Historical Legacy of a Civilizational Epic The Ramayana is often relegated to the category of “mythology” in modern academic and popular discourse, especially under the influence of colonial…
Introduction Adi Shankaracharya, the great 8th-century philosopher and spiritual master, was a pivotal figure in the revival of Hinduism during a time of religious fragmentation and intellectual decline. Known for establishing the philosophy of Advaita…
The Uniqueness of Varanasi: A City with Three Universally Shared Names Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, occupies a unique place in the cultural and spiritual fabric of India. It is not…
The Etymology of Delhi: Tracing the Origins of India’s Capital Delhi, the grand capital of modern India, is a city of immense antiquity and layered history. From ancient Rajput dynasties to the Delhi Sultanate, from…
Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to Indian society goes far beyond the political sphere of independence. His true genius lay in his moral vision — a vision where social justice was not a product of legislative engineering,…
Kashmir and Kashyap Rishi: A Sacred Connection The name “Kashmir” evokes images of pristine mountains, tranquil valleys, and an ancient civilization steeped in spiritual and cultural richness. Few people today realize that the origins of…